Optometrist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Patient Care :

• Perform thorough routine eye examinations.
• Identify the patient's visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
• Diagnose sight problems.
• Prescribe corrective lenses.
• Diagnose and assess eye disease such as diabetes and liver failure.
• Write prescriptions and inform patients about medications prescribed.
• Consult with other physicians and specialists as needed.
• Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care.
• Answer patient telephone inquiries as needed.
• Make referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow up care provided.
• Encourage eye health promotion, eye disease prevention, and eye health maintenance. Provide patient advocacy, as appropriate for site.
• Participate in Peer Review process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative / Education Duties :

• Collaborate with Benefits Counselors and Outreach staff to ensure appropriate patient scheduling and flow.
• Observe, implement, and promote federal regulations.

Salary : $150,000

Requirements :

Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution; New York State Optometry license; Optometry Board Certification;

minimum of two years' clinical experience preferable; ability to speak Spanish or other languages preferable.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for a Full-time Optometrist to provide the services below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Patient Care :

Perform thorough routine eye examinations.

Identify the patient's visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.

Diagnose sight problems.

Prescribe corrective lenses.

Diagnose and assess eye disease such as diabetes and liver failure.

Write prescriptions and inform patients about medications prescribed.

Consult with other physicians and specialists as needed.

Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care.

Answer patient telephone inquiries as needed.

Make referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow up care provided.

Encourage eye health promotion, eye disease prevention, and eye health maintenance. Provide patient advocacy, as appropriate for site.

Participate in Peer Review process.

Other duties as assigned.

Administrative / Education Duties :

Collaborate with Benefits Counselors and Outreach staff to ensure appropriate patient scheduling and flow.

Observe, implement, and promote federal regulations.

Salary : $150,000

Requirements

Background and Education :

Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution; New York State Optometry license; Optometry Board Certification;

minimum of two years' clinical experience preferable; ability to speak Spanish or other languages preferable.